Category: motorsport

Racing Bulls debuted a striking new livery at Silverstone, designed by Nigerian-British artist Slawn in collaboration with fashion brand Hugo. The graffiti-style artwork is a reflection of the team’s evolving identity, showcasing a departure from traditional liveries and a fresh approach to engaging fans, even on platforms like TikTok. Slawn, known for blending Yoruba heritage with London’s urban energy, made history as the first artist to transform an F1 car into a moving canvas at 200 mph, a design that extends to the drivers’ suits and staff kits. CEO Peter…

The morning shower at Silverstone had just passed when we started preparing for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Although rain was expected over the weekend, it stayed mostly dry until Sunday morning. Race strategies will be heavily influenced by the weather in the afternoon, given the unpredictable British climate. Tire behavior will be crucial as Silverstone’s 52-lap race unfolds, especially in the high-load corners. With temperatures low, tire graining is expected to be a major concern rather than thermal degradation. This could lead to challenging tire management throughout the…

Qualifying at Formula 1’s British Grand Prix was intriguing, with the top six cars within 0.229s in Q3. The different set-up choices played a crucial role in determining the grid positions. Ferrari and Mercedes prioritized speed in corners over straights, while Red Bull opted for a lower-downforce setup for better straightline speed. Max Verstappen’s move to a low-downforce wing proved beneficial in finding the right car balance and achieving pole position. The strategic setup differences between teams promise an exciting race with varying strengths and weaknesses on the track. McLaren’s…

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Ferrari’s latest upgrades will bring lasting intrigue to the Formula 1 championship battle, despite missing out on pole position at the British Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc showed strong performance, leading practice sessions, but ended up fifth and sixth in qualifying, with Max Verstappen claiming pole for Red Bull. Stella acknowledges Ferrari’s improvements and sees potential for them to challenge at the front for the remainder of the 2025 season. He considers Ferrari the strongest team based on their pace in all…

Five open entries were vying for the final four spots on the Chicago race grid, with Shane van Gisbergen securing pole position. A David vs. Goliath showdown unfolded between Corey Heim and Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet for the last spot, with unexpected twists. Reigning Supercars champ Will Brown got Kaulig Racing in at 19th place, while Heim faced challenges from a wall hit and bent toe-link. Despite the setbacks, Legge secured her spot in the show, outperforming Heim by just over a tenth. Legge noted the stress of the street…

Shane van Gisbergen’s dominant victory in Mexico City solidifies him as the driver to beat as NASCAR heads to the Chicago Street Course, where he outpaced his closest competitor, Michael McDowell, by nearly half a second. Van Gisbergen expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance, especially praising his WeatherTech Chevy and his success in securing both Xfinity and Cup pole positions. Following van Gisbergen and McDowell, Carson Hocevar, Tyler Reddick, and Chase Briscoe rounded out the top five qualifiers, with the rest of the top ten filled by Kyle Busch,…

In NASCAR Cup Series practice at Chicago, William Byron was showing promise by outpacing Shane van Gisbergen, setting the pace in the first practice group with a lap time of 1:31.008s, three tenths faster than SVG. However, he made a costly mistake when he lost control of his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet entering Turn 10, damaging the car and starting from the rear of the field. Byron acknowledged his error, saying, “I’m an idiot,” while explaining his attempt to regain tire temperature after leaving pit road. Despite the setback,…